Schedule for the Rest of September

Hello y'all!

I would just like to give a little update on the schedule for the rest of the month! Recently I've been looking into blog tips and things and I kinda want to play around with some posts and different subjects to see what it is I like to blog about.


The rest of the month will be aimed a bit more on pets. I am a HUGE animal lover and this is something I've wanted to tap into but I've been a little afraid due to the fact that I had originally started the blog for Gluten Free stuff and recipes, that kind of thing. But I really would love to add my love for animals too.

So, on that note. I have quite a few 'introduction' posts about the current pets in my life, and there's also a couple that are more like a tribute to some that have passed away recently.

I will have reviews up of different products, both pet related and gluten free foods, there will be a few recipes as well, and hopefully some lifestyle-esc posts.

Next month is starting to get planned as well and I'm excited for y'all to see them[:

If this is something you like, knowing a bit on what's going to be posted, please let me know, I can try to make it more of a 'thing'. [:

Waffle and a Banana

I've been seeing all these amazing looking food photo on Weheartit of fruit and waffles.

I have never wanted the two things so much in my life...

After a day of milling around about it I finally made it! I didn't have the patience to make it look all fancy though, I just wanted to eat it as fast as possible.

It's nothing special, literally just a waffle and any fruit, I picked bananas in particular.

1 Giant Eagle Gluten Free Plain Waffle, 3/4 a banana, 1/2 tsp of butter.

Heaven.

P.S.
It tastes even better with the banana on the waffle.

Introducing: Cookie

Name: Cookie

Birthday & Age: She is 14 years old. Her birthday is January 22nd, 2000.

Breed: As far as the shelter told us, she's an American Short Hair. (why don't shelters get more specific about cat breeds? Not all are ASH and ALH).

Color: Black and White with a pink nose

Fav Treats: Any Pounce treats that you can shake in the container or dog treats

Fav Toy: Cookie hasn't been one much for toys, but she does like the rings from milk jugs

Fav Place To Lay: On my grandparents bed and in their dresser drawers

Nicknames: Cookie Monster

Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor

Fav Food: The gravy from the cat/dog food cans

Chick fil A Gluten Free List

From the Chick fil A website



***Please note that we do not have a gluten free prep area in our kitchens.

Entree

• Grilled Chicken Filet (no bun)
• Chick-fil-A^® Grilled Market Salad
• Grilled Chick-fil-A^® Nuggets (8 or 12 count)

Sides

• Fruit Cup
• Side Salad
• Cole Slaw
• Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries^®
• Yogurt Parfait

Breakfast

• Bacon slice
• Egg
• Sausage patty
• American cheese slice
• Hash Browns

Kid's Meals

• Grilled Chick-fil-A^® Nuggets (4 or 6 count)
• Buddy Fruits^® Pure Blended Fruit To Go applesauce

Desserts

• Icedream^®
• Chocolate Syrup

Beverages

• All Beverages

Dipping Sauces and Dressings

• Barbecue Sauce
• Honey Mustard Sauce
• Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce
• Polynesian Sauce
• Buttermilk Ranch Sauce
• Chick-fil-A^® Buffalo Sauce
• Spicy Dressing
• Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
• Zesty Apple Cider Dressing
• Light Italian Dressing
• Fat Free Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing
• Reduced Fat Berry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
• Chick-fil-A^® Sauce

Condiments

• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Mayonnaise
• Apple Jelly
• Grape Jelly
• Mixed Fruit Jelly

Keeping The Moon - Book Review

"Colie expects the worst when she's sent to spend the summer with her eccentric aunt Mira while her mother, queen of the television infomercial, tours Europe. Always an outcast -- first for being fat and then for being "easy" -- Colie has no friends at home and doesn't expect to find any in Colby, North Carolina. But then she lands a job at the Last Chance Cafe and meets fellow waitresses Morgan and Isabel, best friends with a loving yet volatile relationship. Wacky yet wise, Morgan and Isabel help Colie see herself in a new way and realize the potential that has been there all along" -- Goodreads

 This book is amazing. I've read it maybe four or five years ago but I guess I never truly grasped it until this time. Now I can grasp the whole weight issue, and the not-fitting in, and just those certain types of struggles. Miss Sarah Dessen did an amazing job with this book, she wrote it perfectly.  The relationship between Isabel and Morgan is the best, it's a real friendship with the arguments and disagreements. It's quirky and funny.
Mira is an inspiration when it comes to the 'fitting in' issue. I love that she doesn't care what other people think while she's just being herself. She's strong, and confident.
And for Colie, Colie is amazing in the fact that she starts to believe in herself. An essential every person should do.

Love this book, to the moon and back.

A Quick Catch Up

It's been a little while since I've posted anything after the Potter Challenge so I wanted do to a quick catch up on just a few things. I have plans of doing another challenge and hopefully posting some reviews too.

I've been trying to get more protein into my diet and lately shakes have been my favorite go-to thing in the morning.
I like to think this is my 2.0 of the Snow White Smootie.

1 Banana
1/2 cup of plain yogurt
1/2 packet of Vanilla Carnation Breakfast Shake
1/2 cup of Water

I've been craving fries. It feels like it's been so long since I've had any, I was gonna put them on the grocery list before I thought it would probably be smarter to make my own. I'm not all that great at making sweet potato fries, it's a work in progress. But these ones weren't too bad. Maybe need to get a little crispier.

Me and my mom went out 'shopping' the other day and I had originally went to get a different book and they didn't have it, and I knew this book came out and I've been waiting to get it as well. So after thinking about it for a little I decided to get it.
725 PAGES OF AMAZINGNESS. (I haven't read it yet, I just know it's going to be good. Please no spoilers!!!!)
Plus candy corn. I love candy corn.
Fall is coming!
Also, can y'all believe they have Christmas stuff out already!??!?

And lastly, a shameless selfie of me and Misty[:

Hope y'all are enjoying your week! What have you been up to?

The Potter Challenge Review

Out of all of the 30 Day Challenges I've done(which isn't many) this one has been my favorite. I feel like it's let me break into my 'nerdy' side a smidge and share with you guys a few things about one of my favorite series.

For anyone who may want to review any of the days, or if you'd like to do the challenge yourself(if you do so please tell me and I'd love to read them!) here is a list of the days and questions, along with the links to the post. Feel free to browse [:





Day 1: Favorite Book In The Series

Day 2: Least Favorite Book In The Series

Day 3: Favorite Character

Day 4: Favorite Villain

Day 5: Saddest Moment

Day 6: Favorite Professor

Day 7: Least Favorite Professor

Day 8: Favorite Subject

Day 9: Least Favorite Subject

Day 10: Favorite Shop In Diagon Alley

Day 11: Most Handsome Character

Day 12: Most Beautiful Character

Day 13: Most Missed Dead Character

Day 14: Favorite Book Cover

Day 15: Favorite Tri-Wizard Tournament Challenge

Day 16: Your Favorite Hogwarts House

Day 17: Favorite Animagus

Day 18: Favorite Unforgivable Curse

Day 19: Favorite Horcrux

Day 20: Funniest Moment

Day 21: Most Emotional Moment

Day 22: Aspired Quidditch Position

Day 23: Favorite Patronus

Day 24: What's Your Patronus?

Day 25: Favorite Dursley

Day 26: Favorite Wand

Day 27: Favorite Magical Ability

Day 28: Favorite Death Eater

Day 29: Favorite Hogwarts Portrait

Day 30: Favorite Spell